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Relaxation of the Corona situation: There are now rather few hurdles when entering the country. An overview of individual countries.
For the spring and Easter holidays, tourists can expect a comparatively relaxed corona situation in the particularly popular holiday countries. When entering the country, there are now rather few hurdles and mostly there is only an FFP2 mask requirement in certain places. The situation in detail:
Italy:
Entry Restrictions: Before entering the country is a Online registration necessary. In addition, proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test (PCR test not older than 72 hours, rapid test not older than 48 hours) is required. Without proof, a quarantine of five days is planned. Children under the age of six do not need to show proof. exceptions There are, among other things, transit trips that do not last longer than 36 hours.
Everyday Restrictions: After the end of the state of emergency on March 31, 3G proofs no longer have to be presented in hotels, outside restaurants or bars, or in shops. The 3G rule only applies in indoor gastronomic areas. The 2G rule continues to apply in leisure facilities such as cinemas, theaters or discotheques. There is a general obligation to wear masks indoors. FFP2 masks must be worn in public transport, at cultural events and sporting events.
Germany:
Entry Restrictions: Most protective measures have been completely eliminated since April 2nd. The regulation in respective federal state. A 3G certificate must show that you are either vaccinated, recovered or tested. Exceptions apply to Daily stays of less than 24 hours and cross-border commuters.
Everyday Restrictions: Masks must still be worn on public transport – long-distance trains and airplanes.
Austria:
Entry Restrictions: The 3G rule still applies to entry, so everyone must be vaccinated, recovered or tested. Exceptions apply to children up to the age of 12. If none of this evidence is available, registration for «Pre-Travel Clearance» to be carried out before entering the country.
Everyday Restrictions: Across the country, FFP2 masks are mandatory in all indoor spaces and on public transport. In addition, the 2G rule is still in force in Vienna – for access to restaurants and indoor sports facilities.
France:
Entry Restrictions: Before entering the country is a Online registration necessary. There are no requirements for those who have been vaccinated, only a valid proof of vaccination must be presented. Those who are not vaccinated must present a negative PCR test, a rapid test or proof of recovery.
Everyday Restrictions: Masks are compulsory on public transport.
Spain:
Entry Restrictions: Holiday guests must register on the website «Spain Travel Health portal” Sign in. All travelers aged 12 and over must have proof of vaccination, testing or recovery. A PCR test must not be older than 72 hours, an antigen test must not be older than 24 hours.
Everyday Restrictions: In the country itself, there are hardly any restrictions other than the obligation to wear masks in public interiors and on buses, trains and planes. Anyone who tests positive during their vacation no longer has to be isolated at home. This applies to anyone under the age of 60 who does not develop severe symptoms.
Portugal:
Entry Restrictions: Travel registration for everyone over the age of twelve is made via the portal «Passenger Locator Shape – Flight information». All travelers must have proof of vaccination, testing or recovery. A PCR test must not be older than 72 hours, an antigen test must not be older than 24 hours.
Everyday Restrictions: Here, too, masks are only compulsory in public interiors and on public transport. For Madeira and the Azores there are still some special regulations, such as a health questionnaire and in some cases the 3G rule.
Greece:
Entry Restrictions: There is no longer an obligation to register online. Travelers aged five and over who have a Covid vaccination certificate recognized in the EU can enter Greece. Entry is also possible with a negative PCR test up to 72 hours old or with a rapid test that has been negative within 24 hours before arrival.
Everyday Restrictions: The mask requirement still applies to all closed rooms such as taverns, bars, cinemas or museums as well as to all public transport. The 2G rule applies in restaurants or leisure facilities.
Turkey:
Entry Restrictions: Travelers to Turkey have three options: They must be vaccinated at least twice or present a certificate of recovery that is not older than six months. Entry is also possible with a negative PCR test up to 72 hours old or with a rapid antigen test that has been negative within 48 hours before arrival. Children under the age of twelve are exempt from the rule. The travel registration takes place via a Online portal.
Everyday Restrictions: Masks are compulsory on public transport and in closed rooms such as supermarkets and museums. There are no longer any requirements for restaurant visits.